Hibiscus Valley Inn

Nature paradise ! River tubing was fabulous , rooms comfortable , food was very tasty , especially the breakfast which featured local dishes . Located in the mountains next to a beautiful river . Staff were super nice , friendly and hospitable .

We stayed a week in a nature bungalow at Hibiscus Valley Inn. Between the ceiling fan and the breezes, we did not miss having AC and slept well to the sounds of nature in the rain forest at night. The highway below was quiet at night. The staff at Hibiscus Valley were very friendly and always helpful. Rita did a fantastic job arranging various activities for us around the island, as well as fixing great breakfasts and a delicious pumpkin soup for lunch on the two occasions we were on site at lunchtime. In the evenings, Nigel cooked up fabulous dinners featuring local ingredients in the restaurant. He also introduced us to Kubuli beer, the Dominican lager that comes in 250ml bottles, and that go down so easily after a warm day exploring this beautiful, mountainous country. The drivers/guides were also great. The bungalows are two units per building, each with its own bathroom with shower. There is mosquito netting around the bed, though bugs were really not a problem during the time we visited. We often sat on the chairs on the veranda, relaxing and enjoying the ever present breezes.

Not our fist time. It was fantastic. Nora, Nigel, Omarhy and all tram take really car of the customers Nature garden and bungalows are beautiful & peaceful Food is amazing Atmosphere is friendly and perfect for families. We enjoyed also the activities and the river so close. Ind like to start all my new years in this wonderful place perfect to res, reset tour mind and body and enjoy true life

I had a great experience at Hibiscus Valley. The staff was super attentive and made our stay very positive. The food was delicious, Omarie led us on a tour and made sure we were taken care of, and the room was comfortable, clean and helped to have the option of a/c. The location was also great, in that it was outside of a major city so it was very quiet and peaceful. I would absolutely stay here again.

We LOVED the Hibiscus Inn. We arrived at dusk, were given a very friendly welcome to our clean and comfy room and told that dinner was underway. Excellent! We were quickly served cold beers and a delicious meal which we enjoyed in the company of fellow travellers and Chef Nigel, who added a great local vibe. An excellent experience which was only surpassed by the next day's adventures. Long story short.....a young female student had arrived in Dominica minus her two colleagues but with their luggage. She convinced us to take her, plus much luggage, on our tour of the island. By afternoon, the roughly sketched plan to put her on a bus or taxi was proving problematic until we literally bumped into Chef Nigel and his friend Dianne in Rousseau. Upon hearing our dilemma, they amazingly offered to drive our new friend the long and out-of-their-way route to her new lodging. Unbelievably great service and kindness to guests who had already checked out of the Inn. You can't beat the warmth and hospitality of the Hibiscus Inn staff. PS: I recommend booking a room with air-con.

Staying here ended up being the highlight of our two-week trip around the islands. This guesthouse was thoughtfully built by Nora and her family, and they provided us with a great first-hand history of the island. Dinner time was particularly memorable, with all of the guests coming together in the dining area to share their travel stories over some amazing meals prepared by Nigel. Our group stayed in three of the bungalows, and it was the best sleep we had on our travels, with the peaceful breeze and periodic sound of rain on the roof throughout the night. The Hibiscus can help you on all sorts of excursions around the island, including the renowned "Boiling Lake" (which we hope to do next time). We did an afternoon river tubing tour guided by Angus, visited the Kalinago Cultural Center, and swam in several of the waterfalls situated all over the island. And, while the guesthouse makes you feel like you're in a remote part of the rainforest, you're actually only about a 15-minute drive from the airport. Aside from the tranquil and scenic environment, the best part about staying here was the people. Nigel's was the first face we saw when we stepped off the ferry in Roseau, and he became an integral part of our time on Dominica - from his driving tours, to cooking the dinners that we looked forward to each night, to his ridiculously-good rum concoctions, and, of course, his consummately positive vibe. It was a pleasure to see Rita and Karen each morning at breakfast. While their eggs with avocado was a big hit, my particular favorite was their pumpkin soup. And a shout-out to Omary, who always made sure we got where we needed to be - no matter how hard we made that for him. One of the other reviews said "We felt like part of the family", and I don't think that could be said any better. Nora and her family have put together a very special place, and we were lucky to have stumbled upon it. We hope to be back again soon!